How to Style a Living Room with Boho Decor Elements

November 28, 2025

How to Style a Living Room with Boho Decor Elements

Styling a Boho living room is all about creating a space that feels relaxed, soulful and a little bit eclectic — like it has grown over time with your stories, travels and favourite things.

Instead of chasing perfection, Boho decor leans into warmth, texture and personality. If that sounds like your vibe, here’s a step-by-step guide to styling a Boho-inspired living room, using pieces just like the ones from Everything Boho.

1. Start with a Warm, Neutral Base

Boho rooms are often built on a calm foundation so all the patterns and textures don’t feel overwhelming.

Choose sofas in beige, sand, cream or light tan.
Keep your wall colour soft and neutral (white, off-white, greige, clay).
Opt for natural materials: wood, rattan, jute, cotton and linen.

Once your base feels light and airy, it becomes much easier to layer in colour and character.

2. Choose a Statement Boho Rug

Your rug sets the tone for the entire room.

Go for earthy tones like terracotta, rust, ochre, olive or muted pink.
Look for tribal, Moroccan or geometric patterns for that Boho edge.
Make sure it’s large enough – the front legs of your sofa should sit on the rug so the space feels grounded.

A patterned rug instantly adds warmth and makes the room feel “lived in”, even if the rest of your furniture is simple.

3. Layer Textiles: Cushions, Throws & Poufs

Boho decor = layers, layers, layers.

Mix different cushion sizes and textures – think tufted cushions, embroidered covers, tassels and fringes.
Add throws in chunky knits, woven cotton or lightweight quilts.
Bring in floor poufs or ottomans for extra seating and a relaxed, loungey feel.

Don’t worry about everything matching perfectly. Boho style loves a slightly mismatched, collected look — as long as the colours feel like they belong to the same warm family.

4. Build a Boho Gallery Wall with Art

Art is where your living room really starts to tell a story.

For a Boho feel, mix:

Abstract Boho art with organic shapes and flowing lines
Line drawings and minimalist faces
Sun, moon and celestial motifs
Botanical or nature-inspired prints

You can curate a gallery wall by combining pieces from:

Abstract Boho Art – soft shapes and earthy colour palettes:
https://www.everythingboho.in/collections/abstract-boho-art
Boho Wall Art Paintings & Prints – classic Boho motifs for everyday spaces:
https://www.everythingboho.in/collections/boho-wall-art-paintings-prints
Divine Spiritual Wall Art – if you want a calming, devotional focal point:
https://www.everythingboho.in/collections/divine-spiritual-wall-art

Tip: lay your frames on the floor first and arrange them until they look balanced, then transfer that layout to the wall.

5. Add Plenty of Greenery

Plants are basically a non-negotiable in a Boho living room.

Use a mix of floor plants, tabletop plants and hanging planters.
Vary the height and leaf shapes to keep things interesting.
Place them near windows, shelves and empty corners to soften hard lines.

If you don’t have the greenest thumb, mix real plants with a few high-quality faux ones — no one will know.

6. Mix Natural Materials & Handmade Details

Boho decor has a strong connection to nature and craft.

Look for pieces in:

Rattan and cane (chairs, side tables, lamp shades)
Jute and seagrass (rugs, baskets, plant pots)
Wood (coffee tables, console tables, frames)
Woven or macramé textures (wall hangings, plant hangers)

Use baskets to store blankets, magazines or kids’ toys — they’re functional and aesthetic at the same time.

7. Create a Cozy, Layered Lighting Plan

Harsh overhead lights can kill the cozy vibe. Instead, layer your lighting:

A soft floor lamp next to the sofa for reading
Table lamps on side tables or consoles
Fairy lights or string lights draped over shelves or curtain rods
Candles or lanterns for a warm glow in the evenings

Think of lighting as another decor layer rather than just a practical necessity.

8. Style the Coffee Table the Boho Way

Your coffee table is a perfect styling playground.

Try:

A stack or two of books (art, travel, design or spirituality)
A small plant or vase with dried flowers
A decorative tray with candles or crystals
Coasters made from natural materials like wood, cork or stone

Keep it curated but not cluttered — you still need space for actual coffee mugs and snacks.

9. Add a Spiritual or Statement Focal Point

Many Boho spaces have one element that instantly draws your eye and sets the mood.

That might be:

A large abstract Boho canvas above the sofa
A serene piece from the Divine Spiritual Wall Art collection above a console
https://www.everythingboho.in/collections/divine-spiritual-wall-art
A bold, oversized print from the Boho Wall Art Paintings & Prints collection
https://www.everythingboho.in/collections/boho-wall-art-paintings-prints

Choose one hero piece and build the surrounding decor to complement it.

10. Personalise with Treasures & Memories

The most beautiful Boho living rooms never feel “showroom perfect” — they feel personal.

Finish your styling with:

Travel souvenirs (postcards, trinkets, textiles)
Vintage finds and thrifted objects
Framed photos in mixed frames
Handmade ceramics, candles or art

If it makes you smile or reminds you of a story, it probably belongs in your Boho living room.

Ready to Create Your Boho Living Room?

You don’t have to change everything at once. Start with one or two elements — a rug and some wall art, or a few cushions and plants — and build your space slowly.

Whenever you’re ready to add that next layer, explore: